YEREVAN, JANUARY 28, ARMENPRESS. Defense minister of Armenia Davit Tonoyan wished good mood and vigilance to all servicemen on the occasion of the Army Day, reports Armenpress.

“Let them move forward with calm spirit and unshakable faith”, the minister said in his congratulatory remarks at the Yerablur Military Pantheon.

The Republic of Armenia and Armenians around the world celebrate the 27th anniversary of the Armenian Army’s establishment on January 28. On January 28, 1992, the Government adopted the “On the Defense Ministry of Armenia” historic decision, heralding the formation of the Armenian Army. In May of 1992, the ministry held the first drafting, laying the foundation for the stable tradition of drafting conscription servicemen to the Army.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan